Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has announced that his department will not engage in immigration enforcement, a statement aimed at addressing rising fears within local immigrant communities amid heightened federal immigration actions. In a video shared on social media, Bianco firmly stated, “We have not, are not, and will not engage” in such activities, countering … Read more
State senators convened in Pasadena on Friday to unveil a comprehensive package of wildfire recovery legislation aimed at addressing the aftermath of recent devastating fires in Los Angeles County. The proposed suite of 13 bills is designed to support displaced renters, bolster firefighter staffing, and fund educational programs for K-12 students and community college students … Read more
Shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, dropped over 3% in early trading on Monday, following concerns that its dominant search engine might lose ground to AI-driven competitors like Microsoft’s Bing. This decline reflects growing anxiety within the tech giant as it faces increased competition in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Recent … Read more
The family of a victim and several survivors of the 2021 mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis have initiated a federal lawsuit against companies that manufactured, marketed, and sold the high-capacity magazine used by the shooter. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, targets a … Read more
McDonald’s is set to enhance its burger offerings with a series of upgrades aimed at improving the taste and overall experience of its iconic menu items. The fast-food giant has announced that changes will include softer buns, meltier cheese, and grilled onions added directly to the patties. Additionally, customers can expect an increase in the … Read more
A Florida man, Crosley Green, who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he maintains he did not commit, has returned to prison after a brief period of freedom. Green, 65, surrendered to authorities on Monday, April 17, 2023, following a federal court ruling that reinstated his life sentence. Green was released conditionally in … Read more
Three officials from the Fulton County Jail in Georgia have resigned following an investigation into the death of an inmate, Lashawn Thompson, who was reportedly housed in unsanitary and infested conditions. The resignations, which include the chief jailer and two assistant chief jailers, were requested by Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat during an executive staff meeting … Read more
China’s economy showed promising signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2023, with a reported 4.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) compared to the previous year. This increase, announced by the National Bureau of Statistics, surpassed economists’ expectations of 4% growth, reflecting a surge in consumer spending following the lifting of strict pandemic … Read more
Dozens of Head Start programs across the United States, including at least six in California, are facing significant delays in accessing federal funding crucial for their operations. This predicament arose after the Trump administration announced a temporary freeze on federal funding, which sent many programs into a state of confusion and concern. Head Start programs, … Read more
Forecasters are warning of an increased risk for a significant atmospheric river event that could impact Southern California next week, with potential for heavy rainfall leading to debris flows and mudslides, particularly in areas affected by recent wildfires. The National Weather Service has raised the likelihood of "high amounts" of rain to 30% for the … Read more
